Dr. Kalyani Gopal

Dr. Kalyani Gopal is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, bestselling author, and global advocate for mental health, human rights, foster care, adoption, and anti-human trafficking initiatives. She serves as Founder and President of SAFE Coalition for Human Rights, President of Mid-America Psychological and Counseling Services, and President of the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations. With decades of experience, Dr. Gopal has trained foster and adoptive parents, law enforcement, judges, clinicians, and nonprofit leaders on trauma, attachment, child welfare, autism, and human trafficking. Widely recognized for coining the term Displacement Trauma, she is the author of multiple books, including Strong Roots, Safe Wings. Through her clinical work, international training programs, and advocacy efforts, Dr. Gopal remains dedicated to strengthening families, protecting vulnerable populations, and advancing healing, resilience, and human dignity worldwide.